Engineering Supervisor

Ymfphilly; La Plata (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead civil engineering efforts within the Infrastructure Management division. This position will supervise civil engineering activities, guide project development and design, and help deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions for the County.

The successful candidate will manage a team, oversee the residential drainage improvement program, water resources initiatives, and water/sewer infrastructure upgrades, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Seven years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
• Maryland Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Climate competency training level 2 required.
• Work is subject to frequent interruptions and inflexible deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering staff and manage assigned projects.
• Develop, review and evaluate studies and RFPs.
• Coordinate with county divisions and external agencies.
• Prepare budget documents and monitor expenditures.
• Represent the department in meetings with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ordinances and regulations.

Skills

Engineering supervision

Project leadership

Budget management

Public communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Summary

The hiring salary range is $90,122.18 - $157,713.86annually, commensurate with experience.

Open until filled with a best consideration date of December 8, 2026. Thisposting may close without notice.

Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department.

Charles County Government is seeking an experienced, motivated, and forward-thinkingEngineering Supervisorto lead civil engineering efforts within the Infrastructure Management division. This is an opportunity for an engineering professional to combine technical expertise with leadership, overseeing projects that directly impact the quality of life of Charles County residents. The successful candidate will supervise civil engineering activities, guide project development and design, and help deliver practical, sustainable infrastructure solutions that meet the County’s evolving needs. Responsibilities include overseeing the residential drainage improvement program, water resources management initiatives, and water and sewer infrastructure upgrades. The Engineering Supervisor will lead a dynamic team and apply sound engineering principles, technical judgment, and innovative problem-solving to address complex infrastructure challenges and community priorities.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for supervision of engineering staff, management of specialized engineering work in an assigned functional area.
• Supervises engineering staff: assigns and reviews work, and takes actions to adjust work, staffing and operations to meet requirements. Selects, trains and evaluates staff, and takes appropriate actions to improve performance when necessary. Initiates actions regarding hiring, transfer, promotion, payroll, leave, performance and other personnel actions. Monitor staff functions and initiate appropriate corrective actions as necessary.
• Develops, reviews and evaluates studies, reports, request for proposals, and makes recommendations or takes appropriate actions. Makes recommendations on budget expenditures and policy documents.
• Applies various specialized analysis as appropriate to projects to discern relevant issues and facts and formulate appropriate recommendations.
• Meets with parties involved to discuss and clarify issues and explain requirements; advises and assists parties on how to achieve compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Is responsible for consistent performance of staff in interpretation of policy and code. Ensures staff maintenance of project files and records and preparation of related reports including graphic materials, maps and other illustrative materials as necessary.
• Coordinates studies and projects with other division functions and departments as necessary; makes referrals and follows through on actions with agencies as necessary. Serves as final authority in decisions regarding specific project or case management decisions.
• Attends meetings with county staff, consulting engineers, developers, contractors, and public regarding County requirements applicable to projects, and to discuss and resolve problems and issues arising during the process.
• Develops policy and procedure for the division, provides policy direction to staff, and develops and manages project budget.
• Responds to inquiries from public, developers, engineers, and contractors regarding procedures and compliance issues. Represents the County on a regional or state-wide basis and makes presentations before the various boards and commissions.
• Performs field visits and site inspections when necessary.
• Serves on boards, committees and work groups as assigned and provides technical support and assistance as needed.
• Assists in formulating and implementing engineering design and construction projects or policies.
• May manage, implement, and update various applicable ordinances, specifications, and details.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in engineering; Master’s degree in a related field preferred.

Seven (7) years of progressively responsible engineering experience.

Licenses or Certificates:

Valid driver's license.

Maryland Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

This position is required to receive climate competency training level 2.

Work is subject to frequent interruptions and inflexible deadlines.

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, concepts and techniques of engineering as applied to the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of effective techniques of supervision.
• Ability to monitor, manage and supervise the work of an assigned functional area within the engineering division.
• Ability to perform technically sound engineering and related studies and formulate appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable ordinances, rules, regulations, standard specifications and details to varied engineering and related situations.
• Ability to develop and interpret engineering design and construction policies.
• Ability to develop and manage a functional or project budget.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare related reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including public presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work including internal and external customers.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is partly sedentary with periods of moderate physical activity and is performed in office and field surroundings. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; feel the size, shape and temperature of items; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment.

Department/Division: Planning and Growth Management/Infrastructure Management

Pay Grade: 118

FLSA Status: Exempt

Telework Eligible: Yes

Reports to: Chief ofInfrastructure Management

Supervises: Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III,Infrastructure Management Permit Specialist